Sales Manager – Automotive

RSD Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

RSD Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a Bristol-based commercial vehicle dealership team. You will drive vehicle sales, oversee pricing, and ensure strong profitability while maintaining high customer service standards.

The role requires proven leadership in motor trade with a track record of meeting sales targets. This is a permanent, full-time position offering progression within a well-established dealer group and a market-competitive package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager in the motor trade.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and profit targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and dealership processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Sales Executives and a Transaction Manager.
• Drive vehicle sales, profitability and departmental performance.
• Manage used vehicle stock, pricing and margin control.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and company processes.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Identify new opportunities to increase sales and profitability.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Customer service

Forecasting

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedSales Managerto join a well-established commercial vehicle dealership in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Sales Executives and a Transaction Manager.
• Drive vehicle sales, profitability and departmental performance.
• Manage used vehicle stock, pricing and margin control.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and company processes.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Identify new opportunities to increase sales and profitability.

About You

• Previous experience as aSales Managerwithin the motor trade.
• Commercial vehicle, van or automotive dealership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and profit targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and dealership processes.

What’s on Offer?

• £45,000 basic salary.
• Realistic OTE of up to£72,000.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Join a successful and established commercial vehicle dealership.